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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.45, 229.69 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.45, 229.69 and 92.75 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.45 : 229.69 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.45/229.69 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.45x = 229.69 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.45x = 21,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303.83/166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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